Comcast takes full ownership of NBCUniversal as profits soar at theme park division

Comcast is to take full ownership of NBCUniversal, and plans to continue to invest heavily in new attractions at the company's booming theme park division.

The cable firm bought a 51% controlling stake in NBCUniversal in 2011, leaving General Electric with a 49% stake. In addition to NBCUniversal's broadcast business and movie studios, the deal also means that Comcast now fully owns Universal Studios Hollywood and the Universal Orlando Resort.